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About
Dr. Kai Lei is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through cutting-edge technology. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted surgery, computer navigation, and personalized 3D preoperative planning, with a specific focus on improving alignment accuracy and clinical outcomes in TKA. Dr. Lei’s most impactful contribution is a landmark network meta-analysis (86 citations) demonstrating that navigation and robotics significantly improve alignment compared to patient-specific instruments and conventional techniques, though clinical outcomes remain similar. He has also been instrumental in evaluating the first China-made semi-active TKA assisting robot, the “SkyWalker,” showing its efficacy in restoring femoral rotational alignment. His comparative studies between robotics and personalized 3D planning provide critical insights into the relative merits of these advanced technologies. With a growing body of work that includes multiple recent publications on robotic systems and surgical trauma perspectives, Dr. Lei is at the forefront of integrating precision engineering into orthopedic surgery, shaping the future of joint replacement.
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